Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. For example, it typically does not include news of crimes committed in the eastern sectors of the district---because the Southwest Chicago Post's coverage area is primarily the neighborhoods that border Midway Airport and secondarily because including the relatively large volume of crime news from elsewhere in the district would be a logistical challenge. We make this note to offer a little helpful perspective and remind everyone that while crime is definitely a concern in all parts of the district (as it always has been), crime remains relatively low overall in the western section of the district. May all of us work together diligently to keep it that way. May all of us also remember that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Cops bust convicted sex offender
A convicted sex offender was charged with failing to register with authorities after he was
arrested on the street near Archer and Mayfield at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, August 13.
Martin Manzo, 56, a homeless man, was reportedly seen drinking alcohol on the public way by police.
When stopped, he allegedly gave a false name. A charge of obstructing identification was added.
Convicted sex offenders who are homeless are required to check in with authorities once a week, police said at the August meeting of CAPS Beat 811--where they described the arrest as one of the recent success stories on the beat.
According to public records, when Manzo was 36 years old, he sexually assaulted an eight-year-old child.
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Charge man with gangbanging
An 18-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with reckless conduct after he was arrested near the corner of 57th and Hamlin at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14.
Christopher Lagunes, of the 3800 block of West 57th Place, was spotted throwing gang signs at passersby, according to police.
According to public records, Lagunes has been arrested four times this year by CPD on charges that included indecent exposure/urinating in public, criminal trespass to land, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and several traffic citations.
Claim man shoved woman
A 35-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5500 block of South Parkside at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13.
David Meller allegedly used an open hand to shove a 40-year-old woman during an argument, police said.
According to public records, Meller was arrested at his home in May 2018 and charged with assault.
Claim man slapped woman
A 21-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5800 block of South Mason at 8:04 p.m. Friday, August 9.
Juan Marcos Hinojosa allegedly slapped the face of of 20-year-old woman during an argument, police said.
Claims $20,000 missing from house
A 49-year-old man told police that someone stole $20,000 cash from the house where he lives in the 6600 block of South Kenneth. The crime was reported to police at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, about an hour after it was discovered by the home’s owner, a 59-year-old woman. She told police that a burglar had stolen assorted jewelry, her wallet and $1,200 cash had been stolen from her. Police investigating noted pry marks on a basement door.
Loaded gun in his hoodie, police say
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with a weapons violation after police arrested him in the alley behind 5702 S. Pulaski at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Police on patrol spotted the teen walking with two other people. When they saw a bulge in the front pocket of his hoodie, they investigated and found an unregistered pistol with a live round in the chamber about a dozen live rounds in the magazine. The weapon and was confiscated and the youth apprehended.
Burglars swipe thousands in furniture
Burglars broke into three truck trailers belonging to United Furniture Import/Export, 4100 W. 76th St., and stole about $4,000 worth of furniture that included two bed frames, a mattress, two box springs, 11 coffee tables, two end tables, two mirrors and a bed rail. The crime was reported to police at 6:41 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 13 by the firm’s owner, a 25-year-old man. The crime occurred about two days earlier. Surveillance footage showed that a Volkswagen and a U-Haul trailer were used to transport the stolen furniture.
Burglars hit house, then garage
Burglars broke into a home in the 3700 block of West 65th Street and stole a TV, $200 cash and a set of stereo speakers—and then broke into the garage on the property and stole four tires. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 43-year-old woman, at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. A police review of a neighbor’s home security footage showed two offenders—a white man age 30-35, five-foot-8 and 160 pounds, with a light complexion and black hair in a pony tail; and a white man age 40-45, five-foot-7 and 180 pounds, with a light complexion and short black hair.
Burglars steal cash from garage
A 21-year-old Archer Heights man said that burglars broke into his garage in the 5000 block of South Kilpatrick and stole $200 cash. They also reportedly stole a construction saw from his yard, police added. The crime was reported to police at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, about a half hour after it was discovered.
Cops bust convicted sex offender
A convicted sex offender was charged with failing to register with authorities after he was
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| Martin Manzo |
Martin Manzo, 56, a homeless man, was reportedly seen drinking alcohol on the public way by police.
When stopped, he allegedly gave a false name. A charge of obstructing identification was added.
Convicted sex offenders who are homeless are required to check in with authorities once a week, police said at the August meeting of CAPS Beat 811--where they described the arrest as one of the recent success stories on the beat.
According to public records, when Manzo was 36 years old, he sexually assaulted an eight-year-old child.
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Want to work directly with Chicago Police to prevent crime in your neighborhood? If you live in and/or own a business in Beats 813 or 833 (see map) make plans to attend your next CAPS meeting, set for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 at West Lawn Park, 4233 West 65th Street. Hear updates on crime in your neighborhood and learn how you can work with neighbors and police to make the community safer and better for all.
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Charge man with gangbanging
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| Christopher Lagunes |
An 18-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with reckless conduct after he was arrested near the corner of 57th and Hamlin at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14.
Christopher Lagunes, of the 3800 block of West 57th Place, was spotted throwing gang signs at passersby, according to police.
According to public records, Lagunes has been arrested four times this year by CPD on charges that included indecent exposure/urinating in public, criminal trespass to land, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and several traffic citations.
Claim man shoved woman
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| David Meller |
A 35-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5500 block of South Parkside at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13.
David Meller allegedly used an open hand to shove a 40-year-old woman during an argument, police said.
According to public records, Meller was arrested at his home in May 2018 and charged with assault.
Claim man slapped woman
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| Juan Hinojosa |
A 21-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5800 block of South Mason at 8:04 p.m. Friday, August 9.
Juan Marcos Hinojosa allegedly slapped the face of of 20-year-old woman during an argument, police said.
Charge Clearing man with punching, kicking another man
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| James Ciccone |
A 22-year-old Clearing man was charged with battery after he was arrested in the 6300 block of South Narragansett at 4 a.m. Sunday, August 18.
James A. Ciccone, of the 6100 block of South Narragansett, allegedly punched and kicked a 54-year-old man during and argument. The victim was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment, police said.
According to public records, Ciccone was arrested three times by CPD since 2015--once on a charge of public intoxication, and earlier this year on a battery charge.
Charge man with violating order of protection
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| Filimon Rogel |
A 38-year-old Clearing man was charged with violating an order of protection after he was arrested at a home in the 6100 block of South Menard at 10:25 p.m. Friday, August 9.
Filimon Rogel, of the same block, allegedly has an order of protection against him by a 35-year-old woman. Police declined to say what the relationship is between the two.
According to public records, Rogel has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as aggravated DUI, criminal damage to property, driving on a revoked license and violating a civil "no contact" order.
Claims $20,000 missing from house
A 49-year-old man told police that someone stole $20,000 cash from the house where he lives in the 6600 block of South Kenneth. The crime was reported to police at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, about an hour after it was discovered by the home’s owner, a 59-year-old woman. She told police that a burglar had stolen assorted jewelry, her wallet and $1,200 cash had been stolen from her. Police investigating noted pry marks on a basement door.
Loaded gun in his hoodie, police say
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with a weapons violation after police arrested him in the alley behind 5702 S. Pulaski at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Police on patrol spotted the teen walking with two other people. When they saw a bulge in the front pocket of his hoodie, they investigated and found an unregistered pistol with a live round in the chamber about a dozen live rounds in the magazine. The weapon and was confiscated and the youth apprehended.
Cite 63rd Street store with selling beer to a minor
A West Lawn convenience store at 63rd and Hamlin was ticketed for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting that occurred at 4:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Police said that a 38-year-old cashier—an Alsip man--sold a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles of Busch beer to an 18-year-old woman working undercover.
Police said the 18-year-old carried no identification, and the cashier did not ask to see any.
Store representative will have to respond to the charge at a hearing set for 1:45 p.m. Sept. 9 in Room 805 of City Hall, 121 S. LaSalle.
Burglars swipe thousands in furniture
Burglars broke into three truck trailers belonging to United Furniture Import/Export, 4100 W. 76th St., and stole about $4,000 worth of furniture that included two bed frames, a mattress, two box springs, 11 coffee tables, two end tables, two mirrors and a bed rail. The crime was reported to police at 6:41 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 13 by the firm’s owner, a 25-year-old man. The crime occurred about two days earlier. Surveillance footage showed that a Volkswagen and a U-Haul trailer were used to transport the stolen furniture.
Burglars hit house, then garage
Burglars broke into a home in the 3700 block of West 65th Street and stole a TV, $200 cash and a set of stereo speakers—and then broke into the garage on the property and stole four tires. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 43-year-old woman, at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. A police review of a neighbor’s home security footage showed two offenders—a white man age 30-35, five-foot-8 and 160 pounds, with a light complexion and black hair in a pony tail; and a white man age 40-45, five-foot-7 and 180 pounds, with a light complexion and short black hair.
Burglars steal cash from garage
A 21-year-old Archer Heights man said that burglars broke into his garage in the 5000 block of South Kilpatrick and stole $200 cash. They also reportedly stole a construction saw from his yard, police added. The crime was reported to police at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, about a half hour after it was discovered.
Man charged after family dustup
A 51-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with two counts of domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 8600 block of South Kostner at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Frank Andrews allegedly shoved his 62-year-old wife during an argument and then allegedly twisted the arm of his 24-year-old son and threw him onto a sofa.
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